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New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
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New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP

Verified by Psychology Today
15901 Imperial Hwy., La Mirada, CA 90638
Let's Connect (562) 250-5845
Your life may be overwhelmed with feelings and thoughts that are unbearable. We strive to generate a process for you to discover and overcome barriers in your life that interfere with being content.
I am the program director for the New Directions Counseling Center programs, Richard Perla. We provide specialized programs for anger management, domestic violence perpetrators and victims, parenting classes, and an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. Other programs includes sexual boundaries for youths, and anti-theft counseling.
When in need of a consultation,we stay available to our clients. We strive to develop a trusting relationship with our clients so that you will be comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings.
Take the first step to help. Call or New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D. now - (562) 250-5845

Practice at a Glance

New Directions

15901 Imperial Hwy.

La Mirada, CA 90638

(562) 250-5845

Available both in-person and online
We currently use the Doxy telehealth format, and in-person with social distancing.

I specialize in Substance Use, Domestic Violence, and Parenting
I accept insurance
I see individuals, couples and families
Let's Connect (562) 250-5845

Practice at a Glance

New Directions

15901 Imperial Hwy.

La Mirada, CA 90638

(562) 250-5845

Available both in-person and online
We currently use the Doxy telehealth format, and in-person with social distancing.

I specialize in Substance Use, Domestic Violence, and Parenting
I accept insurance
I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem | Elevance
  • Beacon Health Options | Carelon
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • L. A. Cares, Care First
  • Magellan
  • Medi-Cal
  • MHN | Health Net
  • Optima
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFT27425
  • Certificate from American Counseling Association 2018
  • Certificate from American Substance Abuse Provider Substance Abuse Professional / 2016
  • Attended California State University, Fullerton
or call with questions - (562) 250-5845
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
or call with questions - (562) 250-5845
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Substance Use
  • Domestic Violence
  • Parenting

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Codependency
  • Court ordered and voluntary programs
  • D.O.T.,Substance Abuse Evaluations
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Testing and Evaluation
or call with questions - (562) 250-5845
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
or call with questions - (562) 250-5845
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Veterans

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Veterans

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
or call with questions - (562) 250-5845
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
or call with questions - (562) 250-5845
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP

Groups

Location

Primary Location

New Directions

15901 Imperial Hwy.

La Mirada, CA 90638

(562) 250-5845
"
We currently use the Doxy telehealth format, and in-person with social distancing.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (562) 250-5845
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
"
We currently use the Doxy telehealth format, and in-person with social distancing.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (562) 250-5845
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2023